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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.42, 7,357.38 and 3,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.42, 7,357.38 and 3,093.72 is: 4,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.42 : 7,357.38 = 3,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.42/7,357.38 = 3,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.42x = 7,357.38 × 3,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.42x = 22,761,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,673.65/5,331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.35

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